Every champagne-addict loves Veuve Clicquot Rose : This wine has a luminous colour with an attractive pink hue.
The wine works its magic – this delectably full champagne can be enjoyed as a true delicacy.
A deliciously fruity wine in early bloom, this is a wonderful aperitif to be shared as a twosome or simply with friends. Its superb rose colour adds a daring, contemporary and romantic touch!
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Christie’s will auction a collection of jewellery belonging to Christina Onassis, the daughter of Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis who struggled to find happiness despite her family’s wealth.
More than 40 pieces of jewellery from her collection will go under the hammer in London on June 11, the highlight of which is a pear-shaped, 38-carat D colour potentially flawless diamond which Onassis wore on a diamond pendant necklace.
It is expected to fetch between 1.8 and 2.2 million pounds.
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Release date of the Nokia 8800 arte 24ct gold Firefox editon is 1st of May 2008. Beautifully struck with 24ct gold now has been uniquely enhanced with 40 individually set AAA grade ultra white synthetic diamonds.
Goldstriker’s director Katherine Hughes recently quoted ‘ I have been lucky over the last few years to be involved and witness so many different customisations of mobile phones but this handset seems to stand out from the rest. It is for sure the most sunning to date’.
Exclusive Limited Editon with only 500 to be made – Priced : £899.95
Available from www.goldstriker.co.uk
Who said anything about a recession? Sometime between the government bailout of Bear Stearns and the Bureau of Labor Statistics report that America lost 80,000 jobs in March, Lee Tachman spent roughly $50,000 last month on a four-day jaunt to Miami for himself and three close friends.
The trip was an exercise in luxuriant male bonding. Mr. Tachman, who is 38, and his friends got around by private jet, helicopter, Hummer limousine, Ferraris and Lamborghinis; stayed in V.I.P. rooms at Casa Casuarina, the South Beach hotel that was formerly Gianni Versace’s mansion; and played “extreme adventure paintball†with former agents of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.
Mr. Tachman, a manager for a company that executes trades for hedge funds and the owner of “a handful†of buildings in New York, said he has not felt the need to cut back.
“I always feel like there’s a sword of Damocles over my head, like it could all come crashing down at any time,†he said. “But there’s always going to be people who are trading, and there’s always going to be a demand for real estate in New York.â€
He is hardly alone in his eagerness to keep spending. Some businesses that cater to the superrich report that clients — many of them traders and private equity investors whose work is tied to Wall Street — are still splurging on multimillion-dollar Manhattan apartments, custom-built yachts, contemporary art and lavish parties.
Buyers this year have already closed on 71 Manhattan apartments that each cost more than $10 million, compared with 17 apartments in that price range during all of 2007. Last week, a New York art dealer paid a record $1.6 million for an Edward Weston photograph at Sotheby’s. And the GoldBar, a downtown lounge, reports that bankers continue to order $3,000 bottles of Rémy Martin Louis XIII Cognac.
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Even with some of the most beautiful and fastest yachts in the world to admire and compete, this gorgeous beauty managed to set the world record. Cruise swiftly from one destination to another at a speed of 60 knots (in flat seas) in ultimate style and comforts with this best ever yacht.
Equipped with three gas turbineswhich that pump16,800 HP power, it is also capable of tackling rough waters with ease.
Its V hull shape combined with the construction technology and the perfect isolation of the machinery noise and vibration renders an absolute smooth and stable ride.
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These black leather open-toe ankle booties, are fashion forward and fun. The large silver buckle is offset by the strappy detailing, making them look both feminine and tough! These would look so cute with a black high-waisted pencil skirt. Available on shopbop.com for $995
Designer Frédéric Attar has invented a luxe creation that would create a buzz in the luxury market. Falling amongst the category of luxurious collection of brass door handles, now the designer has offered diamonds festooned door handles for Corinne Darmon’s L’Universe de la Poignée. They are available in various shades viz. white, yellow, pink or black diamonds or sapphires. The cost of single door handle starts at €750 and may demand €1,000,000 depending upon your need. Each handle bring document of authenticity along with it.
The Colonnade Hotel in Boston is taking advantage of the current stock market volatility with their Bull and Bears package which gives guests a discount depending on the stock market trend of the day.
The package, which is available Sunday through Thursday gives guests 20 percent off their stay if the market goes down, or 10 percent if the market goes up.
The package is designed for the business traveler and includes a double occupancy room, in-room breakfast, high speed Internet access, an overnight shoeshine and parking.
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World renowned luxury yacht agents Fraser Yachts recently added the wonderful 46m (151′) S/Y Lulworth for sale. Built in 1920 but wonderfully restored in 2006 to her former glory, S/Y Lulworth is available for sale with an asking price of Euro 14,950,000 through Richard Earp of Fraser Yachts, Monaco.
A classic Lucian Freud portrait of a rather plump lady, is predicted to break the world auction record for most expensive painting by a living artist.
The elegantly constructed masterpiece is titled “Benefits Supervisor Sleeping†named after the profession of the sitter.
The painting which was completed in 1995 is expected to fetch $35 million (£18 million) at Christie’s, exceeding the current record of $23.56 million, held since last year by the American artist Jeff Koons.Â
Gaming enthusiasts can now follow a bling route and give vent to their luxe desires. All thanks to Goldstriker for this lately unveiled limited edition diamond version of Backgammon.
Encrusted with counted 61,000 black, white and yellow diamonds on either side of the game, this would surely bring a new turn to definition of gaming. Mere checkers are bejeweled with 2960 diamonds.
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Don’t have 80 days to travel around the world? American Express cardholders can do it in 24 nights with an itinerary designed by luxury tour operator Abercrombie and Kent. Guests will travel to eight destinations on five continents in a reconfigured Boeing 757, getting an insider’s look at special spots like the Workmen’s Tomb at Giza, lunch with the polo players at the members-only Dubai Polo Club, and five-star accommodations everywhere from Easter Island to Seville, Spain. Travel dates are Jan. 20-Feb. 13, 2009.
Bring on the pollutants and harmful toxins—these Diddo Velema, Gucci and Louis Vuitton collaborative gas-masks are going to make fashionistas want to inhale stuff that’ll kill them.
The high-fashioned monogrammed, and diamond encrusted headwear was debuted by Velema at the 2008 Luxury Show in Bucharest, Romania, and seem to be reserved for the filthy-rich hypochondriacs. Via dvice
Inspired by a sensual and exquisitely feminine couture style, Piaget dares to go for a “sexy “look with creations echoing the lacing on corsets that are tied and untied with voluptuous delight. In an ultra-chic interpretation of wild Parisian nights, a ruby and pink sapphire necklace imitates untied ribbons hanging nonchalantly along a plunging neckline.
In the same glamorous spirit, Piaget introduces a fabulous cuff watch, a recurrent and emblematic object in the brand’s history.
Entirely paved with diamonds, this watch literally wraps the wrist in light, evoking a luxurious corset delicately laced by a ribbon of square-cut diamonds, and also comes in a version with a colourful satin ribbon.
SPECIFICATIONS: 18-carat white gold cuff-watch with case, dial and bracelet paved with 1576 brilliant-cut diamonds (85.8 cts) and 83 baguette-cut diamonds (7.4 cts) Piaget 56P quartz movement
While not wanting to subject anyone to Malibu’s audacious real estate market, the back story on this 10-bedroom home, listed at $23.75 million, is too good to pass up. A wealthy builder/developer built this 10-room, 11-bath home in 1992 for the love of his life. She moved in, but didn’t like being so far from the city. So the couple moved out after a weekend. Yes, the couple spent all of a weekend living here.
Since the couple moved out of this 5.33-acre estate, dubbed Villa Versaille, the home has been rented out for parties, and movie, television, and music video shoots, according to the listing agent. Additionally, the owners have hosted parties at this estate. Also, it was rented out as a rehab center/wellness center at one point. While the listing notes the pools, the gardens, the horse stables, and the caretakers’ residence, it’s also worth pointing out this detail: “Today’s building restrictions & a recently passed Malibu Municipal Ordinance will not allow an estate of this caliber to be built again. Today, the maximum the city will allow is 11,172 sq ft for the main house (on a five+ acre lot minimum). This property was built prior to the ordinance & is therefore “grandfathered” in to the city ordinance.” No, these things don’t get built anymore.
The diamond soccer-balls designed using gold and set of natural diamonds is a commemoration of liveliness and splendor.
For sure to enjoy this blingy accessory, soccer players have to compromise at their spirit of kicking high.
Thanks to Bernard Maquin, an eminent designer for offering such pricey fetish as a part of the Charles Hollander Collection.
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Two Mangoes were auctioned in Japan for a princely sum of 200,000 Yen ($ 2000). The reason? They are not just any mangoes as they come from the renowned Miyazaki prefecture in Southern Japan.
These fruits are highly sought after in Japan, and particularly as the local governor, actor Hideo Higashikokubaru does heavy promotion for them.
Foreigners are often surprised at exhorbant prices of fruits produced locally. Via luxurylaunches / reuters JP
Designed Susan Rosen & Steinmetz Diamonds teamed up to make the most expensive bikini out there.
Featuring over 150 carats of D flawless diamonds, along with a 51 carat flawless pear shaped diamond; a 30 carat emerald cut diamond; two 15 carat round diamonds & a pair of eight pear shaped diamonds which were all set in platinum, this bikini was basically rock-solid.
The infamous bikini made its debut on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit edition back in 2005, with supermodel Molly Sims enjoying the shoot & suit of her life.
So, how much? How about a $30 million swimsuit?!
Madonna has turned to Chopard to create the custom diamond knuckle ring that reads “M-dolla” and the Happy Diamonds cross she wears on the cover of her new and much anticipated album “Hardy Candy.”
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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashed al-Maktoum, crown prince of the United Arab Emirates of Dubai, purchased the female camel for 10 million dirhams (2.72 million dollars) at a camel beauty pageant in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi.
When you are a crown prince and can have any camel in the world, what are the criteria for making the final decision? Reportedly Sheikh Hamdan fell for what he said were eight of the most perfect camel toes that he had ever seen.
Amiri, quoted by the official WAM news agency, made the remarks on the sidelines of the nine-day beauty pageant which opened on Wednesday in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi. More than 10,000 camels, including females which are the fasting racing camels, from across the Gulf are competing for prize money totalling around 9.5 million dollars.
The contest is part of a camel festival in Abu Dhabi that aims to celebrate and preserve the region’s cultural heritage. Camel racing is a popular sport in this region of the world and female camels are known for their superior speed.
With cutting-edge design and saturated in 7000 Swarovski crystals, a brand new limited edition version of the award winning OVAL vodka bottle will be released this April in the UK.
Costing a staggering £3,500 (US $6,922), the OVAL Swarovski Crystal bottle will be available to buy in exclusive London night clubs such as Embassy, Dolce, Amika, Maya, Tramp, Maddox, and Chinawhite.
From this month, the stunning bottle will be presented on the back bars of the named clubs, displayed on a new invention The Glorifier, which is a rotating LCD display unit, highlighting the glittering Swarovski Crystals to create a sparkling, avant-garde display.
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